Articles by Cooper Hayes

  • New chapter begins in Brad’s life with horses

    From the desert sands of Bahrain to the fields of Birregurra, Brad Pearson’s journey through the world of horse racing is nothing short of extraordinary.

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  • Eco-resort put on the market

    A 48-hectare property on the Great Ocean Road, located near the Twelve Apostles and earmarked for an eco-tourism resort, has been put up for sale by its owners.

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  • Crash a reminder to give way

    Three vehicles have been involved in a crash in Colac, with one motorist hospitalised. The crash occurred at the Gravesend and Wilson street intersection on Tuesday and involved a green Suzuki swift, a silver Hyundai and a white Ford ranger. “The driver of the Suzuki was heading north on Gravesend Street towards Colac and attempted […]

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  • Christmas event set to star Ben Lee

    A renowned ARIA award-winning artist and a Palestinian-turned-Aussie sensation are locked in to delight Colac at next month’s Christmas by the Lake.

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  • Birre fundraiser reaches $4K

    The Birregurra General Store is right on track to hit their goal for the annual Birregurra CFA fundraiser. Birregurra coffee lovers help out their local CFA every November, with the Birregurra General Store donating $1 from every coffee sold to the firefighters this month. Heading into fire season Birregurra General Store owner Steve D’ACunto says, […]

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  • Diamond duo share a life of love

    What began as a whirlwind overseas romance has well and truly blossomed into a lifetime of love for Joseph and Nancy Zaia.

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  • Clubs in crises: more squeeze on committees

    A committee crunch has forced a long-running Colac community group to fold after more than six decades.

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  • Lifesavers prepare for summer

    New additions including jet skis are set to help Apollo Bay beachgoers have a safer summer season between the flags.

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